Advise for aftermarket exhaust?
10-22-2005, 08:59 AM
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My Ride: 2004 545i SMG, Dinan Flywheel, M Sport Kit Blk, Blk.
I am thinking about purchasing an exhaust for my 545 - Any advise would be helpful.
I'm looking primarily for a throatier sound, lighter weight.
I'm a bit skeptical on all horsepower claims, I don't think that it will make a noticible difference, just want to enjoy the volume.
I see that many of you havve the B&B, but there seems to be a few choices out there. I even spoke to dinan in mountainview and they said that there will be a muffler system coming out at the end of the month.
Any thoughts? I will have the M sport package installed on Monday!!!
I'm looking primarily for a throatier sound, lighter weight.
I'm a bit skeptical on all horsepower claims, I don't think that it will make a noticible difference, just want to enjoy the volume.
I see that many of you havve the B&B, but there seems to be a few choices out there. I even spoke to dinan in mountainview and they said that there will be a muffler system coming out at the end of the month.
Any thoughts? I will have the M sport package installed on Monday!!!
10-22-2005, 09:24 AM
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There seems to be some Dinan fans, too.
There seems to be some Dinan fans, too.
10-22-2005, 09:34 AM
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Nice topic!! I I'm thinking of buying bigger exhausts to my 530
10-22-2005, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by 545smg' date='Oct 22 2005, 11:59 AM
I am thinking about purchasing an exhaust for my 545 - Any advise would be helpful.
I'm looking primarily for a throatier sound, lighter weight.
I'm a bit skeptical on all horsepower claims, I don't think that it will make a noticible difference, just want to enjoy the volume.
I see that many of you havve the B&B, but there seems to be a few choices out there.? I even spoke to dinan in mountainview and they said that there will be a muffler system coming out at the end of the month.
Any thoughts?? I will have the M sport package installed on Monday!!!
I'm looking primarily for a throatier sound, lighter weight.
I'm a bit skeptical on all horsepower claims, I don't think that it will make a noticible difference, just want to enjoy the volume.
I see that many of you havve the B&B, but there seems to be a few choices out there.? I even spoke to dinan in mountainview and they said that there will be a muffler system coming out at the end of the month.
Any thoughts?? I will have the M sport package installed on Monday!!!
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10-22-2005, 01:18 PM
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SOUNDS REALLY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read something in the BMW catalogue about a sport silencer with bigger exhausts. Talked with my dealer about it but they haven't prised the silencer yet...
10-22-2005, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by mr_djurgarden' date='Oct 22 2005, 04:18 PM
SOUNDS REALLY NICE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Read something in the BMW catalogue about a sport silencer with bigger exhausts. Talked with my dealer about it but they haven't prised the silencer yet...
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10-22-2005, 05:01 PM
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I've been debating on which exhaust to buy also. I've looked at several including Eisenmann, B&B, Remus, Supersprint, AC Schnitzer...etc... Remus seems to be the cheapest at about $700 and I really like their tips. I was leaning towards Eisenmanns but their tips are a bit smaller and kinda plain compared to the B&Bs.
I guess I'm not helping here am I? Just thinking outloud....
I guess I'm not helping here am I? Just thinking outloud....
10-22-2005, 07:32 PM
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I plan to get the Supersprint exhaust for mine right after I pick up the car on Monday. Used their product on my Volvo before, sounds really good when opened up, stock like idling sound, stock like cruising sound.
10-22-2005, 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by 2MANYCARS' date='Oct 22 2005, 10:32 PM
I plan to get the Supersprint exhaust for mine right after I pick up the car on Monday.? Used their product on my Volvo before, sounds really good when opened up, stock like idling sound, stock like cruising sound.
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10-23-2005, 01:44 AM
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